Gyeongnam Province Urges, "Don't Delay National Cancer Screening, Make Sure to Get It!"

Free Screening for Six Major National Cancers (Stomach, Liver, Colorectal, Breast, Cervical, Lung)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] As the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) prolongs, cases of postponing national cancer screenings due to concerns about infection have been found, prompting Gyeongsangnam-do to encourage eligible individuals to undergo screenings by the end of the year.

The 'National Cancer Screening Program' is conducted year-round to detect cancer, the leading cause of death, early and reduce mortality through early treatment.

This year's national cancer screening targets are ▲ individuals born in even-numbered years and ▲ medical aid recipients and health insurance subscribers who fall within the lower 50% of the insurance premium assessment criteria, with the screening being free of charge.

The target cancer types include six kinds that have high incidence rates and high cure rates when diagnosed early and treated promptly.

Screening candidates should bring the screening form sent by the National Health Insurance Service or their ID and visit the designated screening institutions.

Shin Jong-woo, Director of the Provincial Welfare and Health Bureau, stated, “Cancer screening is not optional but essential,” and urged, “Early detection and treatment are possible through the national six major cancer screenings, so eligible individuals should definitely get screened by the end of the year.”

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